Celebrated as being the largest island in the sweet Cyclades, Naxos has the charm of being a little off-center of the tourist trail when compared to the likes of Santorini or Mykonos. But Naxos makes for an amazing anchorage with its atmospheric old town made up of minotaur maze-like streets lined with chic cafes and dreamy bohemian shops. Active charter guests can take the seven villages trail - hiking past donkeys and wildflowers and all the things that make you want to wax lyrical about the Greek countryside. There’s also the chance for wine tasting at local distilleries, admiring ancient temples, stacking up on history at the archeological museum, and blissing out on golden beaches.
Close to Mykonos and a dreamy peaceful spot for a retreat after visiting the party island, Ano Koufonisi is the only inhabited island out of the three Koufonisia islands in the Cyclades. The capital of Hora is a vision of low squat white houses with bright blue shutters, sleepy winding streets, and views of the fishing boats skirting the waters - this is Greece at its most glorious. Be sure to visit the Devil's Eye pool with its natural golden rock frame illuminating the depths of turquoise blue and a popular place for jumping. The beaches on Ano Koufonisi are some of the most mesmerizing you can see in Greece. Idyllic shades of clear blue and pale pink sand sets the scene for whimsical days between yacht and water. Sun seek at the sweetest beaches of Gala, Fanos, and Finikas and celebrate pink tinged sunsets at sky facing taverns.
Ios is one of the most popular islands in Greece and known for its wonderfully vibrant nightlife and party scene. This isn't all its known for though, and this charming island will captivate you with its amazing views, whitewashed houses, cobblestone alleys and clifftop villages. The island's beautiful beaches are considered some of the best in Greece. You are spoiled for choice, with quiet, secluded bays or the more lively beaches dotted with trendy bars and watersports activities.
Despite being situated between two cosmopolitan islands, Folegandros has been reletavily untouched by tourism and retains a natural charm. Visit the ever photogenic Church of Penagia or the Georgitsi Cave which must be one of the island's best attractions. It's a natural formation of rich anemones, colorful sponges and baby corals. Here you'll also have the good fortune of seeing lobsters, hermit crabs and golden grouper fish.
The quiet island of Kimolos may be overshadowed by the more popular Milos, but the island certainly has its fair share of beautiful, calm sandy beaches with crystal clear waters to plunge into! A visit to the island's Capital, Chora as well as the picturesque port village of Psathi, is a must.
The long golden beach of Platys Gialos is one of the most popular beaches in Sifnos. Shaded by trees with a backdrop of white washed traditional houses. Overlooking the bay lies the church of Panagia tou Vounou and on the southern side you will note one of the best preserved ancient towers on the island.
The uninhabited island of Despotiko is the perfect place off which to anchor and enjoy the yacht's inflatable toys, enjoying a leisurely float in the calm turquoise waters. From the island itself you can enjoy unspoilt views of Antiparos, Folegandros, Kimolos, Syros, Serifos, Sifnos and Sikinos. Despotiko is also of great historical importance and an archeaological treasure trove still undergoing excavations.
Another paradise for lovely, fine-sand beaches is Paros, situated south of Mykonos. The quaint little harbour is full of fishermen's houses and Athenian retreats. Paros, much like Mykonos, is a windsurfing paradise, and home to windsurfing championships. Travel inland to The Valley of the Butterflies, where in summer you'll be able to see thousands of Tiger Moth butterflies fluttering their wings. Stay on the sister island of Antiparos for a peaceful anchorage, where there are several beaches and a spectacular Cave of Antiparos with its stalactites and stalagmites dating back 45 million years!